Associated Press Apr 13, 2024, 11:54 AM ET Open Extended Reactions LIVERPOOL, England — I Am Maximus confirmed his status as a favorite by pulling away late to win a Grand National unaffected by any major protests on Saturday. About a dozen horses looked to be in contention as they cleared the final hurdle but
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Andrew Lopez, ESPNApr 13, 2024, 01:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — The West got a little wilder on Friday night. With the Denver Nuggets‘ 121-120 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, coupled with wins by the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, there’s now a three-way tie atop the Western Conference heading
ESPN News Services Apr 12, 2024, 06:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was driving 119 mph before causing a six-vehicle crash last month on a Dallas highway, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit obtained by the Dallas Morning News. Rice’s Lamborghini Urus reached 119 mph 4.5 seconds before the
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Apr 12, 2024, 06:21 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The sport of tennis might be on the verge of some major changes. Over the past several years, players have become increasingly vocal about their concerns, ranging from equal pay to challenging travel and tournament conditions to economic hardships for lower-ranked players. Now,
Apr 11, 2024, 04:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions A lot has happened in the world of college football since Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines celebrated their national championship win three months ago — not the least of which was Harbaugh departing for the NFL. Nick Saban, recognized as the greatest college football coach
Open Extended Reactions Although six teams have clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference half of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs bracket, there is a fierce battle being contested for those final two spots among five teams. Two of them play against each other Thursday. The Detroit Red Wings visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (7
Apr 11, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We have a new top team in our rankings! The Dodgers have usurped the Braves to take hold of the No. 1 spot, thanks to strong performances from Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez. After two weeks of baseball, the Yankees rode a five-game win
Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week across Europe, and it even crops up in the Champions League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? On Tuesday, Arsenal‘s quarterfinal meeting with Bayern Munich had three high-profile incidents. Should Bukayo Saka have been awarded an injury-time penalty for a foul by
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterApr 9, 2024, 11:56 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Plans for a rugby Club World Cup where the best northern and southern hemisphere club sides
Ryan HockensmithApr 9, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is a survivor of bacterial meningitis, which caused him to have multiple amputation surgeries on his feet. He is a proud advocate for those with disabilities and addiction issues. He covers everything from the
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterApr 8, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions AUGUSTA, Georgia — Along with the blooming azaleas and pollen-covered pines at Augusta National Golf Course, there are other signs that the 88th Masters
Nick ParkinsonApr 8, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Open Extended Reactions The NCAA basketball tournament and knockout stages of soccer’s Champions League are dominating sports fans’ attention around the world. Boxing rarely does brackets or tournaments for various reasons like
Open Extended Reactions A filly out of super mare Winx and sired by Pierro has sold at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale for a record breaking $A10million. With the bidding beginning at $A2million the 18-month-old drew international interest but was sold to Winx’s former part-owner Debbie Kepitis and Woppitt Bloodstock. The sale marks a
Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterApr 6, 2024, 08:52 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are playing their best basketball in months as
Apr 5, 2024, 12:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is signing a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $63.165 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday. The $24 million per year average on Brown’s extension is the fourth highest in the NFL for a defensive tackle.
Open Extended Reactions As the chaotic final stretch of the Eastern Conference wild-card race continues, Friday’s schedule includes four teams that could occupy the final spot when the Eastern schedule concludes April 17. The Washington Capitals, fresh off a loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, are skating against the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power
Jorge Castillo, ESPN Staff WriterApr 5, 2024, 12:03 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. Open Extended Reactions NEW
Associated Press Apr 3, 2024, 05:21 PM ET Horse racing deaths in the United States increased slightly in 2023 from 2022, according to the annual report released Wednesday by the federally mandated agency that began regulating the sport two years ago. The Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority reported 1.32 deaths per 1,000 starts last
Open Extended Reactions LONDON — You need to be bold to win a Premier League title, take calculated risks at the right time. There’s always a chance that a well-intentioned gamble could backfire, but with Arsenal reclaiming top spot with a 2-0 win against Luton Town, manager Mikel Arteta was rewarded for rolling the dice.
Harry Lyles Jr., ESPN Staff WriterApr 3, 2024, 06:40 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ON SEPT. 3, 2005, quarterback Brandon Cox was making his first start for the Auburn Tigers, who were coming off an undefeated season in which they finished No. 2 in the AP poll. “It’s still a game I have nightmares about,”